Wine, Castles & Timeless Tales

The Wine, Castles & Timeless Tales is a 7-night Europe cruise aboard VIVA TIARA, operated by VIVA Cruises. Departing Dusseldorf on April 5, 2027, the voyage visits 8 ports. Fares start from $3,495 per person.

Length: 7 nights
Departs: Apr 5, 2027
Returns: Apr 12, 2027
Ports of call: 8
Days at sea: 1

from $3,495

$499 / night per person, incl. taxes & fees

See prices

You'll continue on VIVA Cruises's official site. Affiliate disclosure

from $3,495 pp

Continues on VIVA Cruises's site

See prices

Itinerary

Day 1 Apr 5, 2027 Dusseldorf Departs 17:00 Whether you’re strolling along one of Germany’s leading luxury shopping streets, the ‘Kö’, enjoying an Altbier fresh from the tap in one of the old town’s more than 300 pubs or discovering one of the city’s many green spaces, such as the Hofgarten, on foot, Düsseldorf has almost everything you could wish for. Most of the city’s population seems to frequent the Uerige – the archetypical Düsseldorf brewery – even though the name of the establishment comes from a local word for ‘grumpy’. The Köbesse – as waiting staff are known here – are rather unfriendly, in keeping with tradition. Nevertheless, it’s always full. Dusseldorf port guide Search cruises visiting Dusseldorf

Day 2 Apr 6, 2027 Koblenz 07:30 – 14:00 6.5 hrs ashore What do you get when you cross modern rationality with southern nonchalance? Koblenz. This is where you’ll find Roman history, a high-tech research hub and a buzzing cultural scene all in one place. Don’t miss the delightful Kaiserin-Augusta-Anlagen, the southern part of the Rhine promenade. It was turned into a landscaped park with artistic historical monuments and sculptures between 1856 and 1861. If you fancy a treat, try Debbekooche. Originally eaten by those who couldn’t afford goose on Saint Martin’s Day, it is now considered a regional speciality and is traditionally served with apple sauce. Delicious! Koblenz port guide Search cruises visiting Koblenz

Day 3 Apr 7, 2027 Traben Trabach 04:30 – 11:00 6.5 hrs ashore The small wine town of Traben-Trarbach is located directly on the Moselle in a beautiful valley. Surrounded by numerous wine-growing areas, it is one of the most beautiful places in the area, romantic, rustic and modern. In addition to wine tastings and a boat trip on the Moselle, you can go on a hike to Grevenburg, a ruin high up on the mountain, but the Buddha Museum should also be on the itinerary. A medieval market square adorns the center of the small town and the bridge gate is one of the old relics. Traben Trabach port guide Search cruises visiting Traben Trabach

Traben Trabach photo — Day 3 Apr 7, 2027 Traben Trabach 04:30 – 11:00 6.5 hrs ashore The small wine town of Traben-Trarbach is located directly on the Moselle in a beautiful valley. Surrounded by numerous wine-growing areas, it is one of the most beautiful places in the area, romantic, rustic and modern. In addition to wine tastings and a boat trip on the Moselle, you can go on a hike to Grevenburg, a ruin high up on the mountain, but the Buddha Museum should also be on the itinerary. A medieval market square adorns the center of the small town and the bridge gate is one of the old relics. Traben Trabach port guide Search cruises visiting Traben Trabach

Day 4 Apr 8, 2027 Trier 06:00 – 14:30 8.5 hrs ashore Trier was founded in 16 BCE by the Roman Emperor Augustus. The city can lay claim to the title of Germany’s oldest city, and it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Romans left a lasting mark on Trier, with historical buildings from that era still shaping the city’s appearance today: the amphitheatre, the Römerbrücke bridge, the Igeler Säule (Igel column), the Barbarathermen and Kaiserthermen baths, the Konstantinbasilika (Basilica of Constantine) and – of course – the city’s most famous symbol, the Porta Nigra. The name of this impressive former city gate is believed to be a reference to its weathered sandstone. Trier port guide Search cruises visiting Trier

Trier photo — Day 4 Apr 8, 2027 Trier 06:00 – 14:30 8.5 hrs ashore Trier was founded in 16 BCE by the Roman Emperor Augustus. The city can lay claim to the title of Germany’s oldest city, and it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Romans left a lasting mark on Trier, with historical buildings from that era still shaping the city’s appearance today: the amphitheatre, the Römerbrücke bridge, the Igeler Säule (Igel column), the Barbarathermen and Kaiserthermen baths, the Konstantinbasilika (Basilica of Constantine) and – of course – the city’s most famous symbol, the Porta Nigra. The name of this impressive former city gate is believed to be a reference to its weathered sandstone. Trier port guide Search cruises visiting Trier

Day 5 Apr 9, 2027 Cochem 07:00 – 13:30 6.5 hrs ashore Even though it is Germany’s second-smallest district administrative centre, Cochem can look back on a long history, witnessed by its majestic Imperial Castle and the ruins of the Winneburg, each of which overlooks the town from its own small hill. Cochem is also home to the Pestkapelle (Plague Chapel) and the Kapelle zu den drei Kreuzen (Chapel of the Three Crosses). While these two places of worship are by no means huge, their understated elegance and beautiful location make them well worth a visit. Cochem port guide Search cruises visiting Cochem

Cochem photo — Day 5 Apr 9, 2027 Cochem 07:00 – 13:30 6.5 hrs ashore Even though it is Germany’s second-smallest district administrative centre, Cochem can look back on a long history, witnessed by its majestic Imperial Castle and the ruins of the Winneburg, each of which overlooks the town from its own small hill. Cochem is also home to the Pestkapelle (Plague Chapel) and the Kapelle zu den drei Kreuzen (Chapel of the Three Crosses). While these two places of worship are by no means huge, their understated elegance and beautiful location make them well worth a visit. Cochem port guide Search cruises visiting Cochem

Day 6 Apr 10, 2027 Rudesheim 07:30 – 14:00 6.5 hrs ashore In the Upper Middle Rhine Valley – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – the town of Rüdesheim marks the end of several old merchants’ routes. This strategically important point used to be protected by four castles. Picturesque Rüdesheim is known all around the world for its outstanding wines. Make sure you take a walk through the charming little streets of the old town. Drosselgasse, an alleyway with half-timbered facades, is known as ‘The World’s Longest Wine Bar‘ and is reputed to be the most-visited tourist attraction in Germany after Cologne Cathedral. Wine cultivation was already in full swing here in Roman times – learn more about the winegrowers of antiquity and their successors at the Rheingauer Weinmuseum in the Brömserburg, an old castle. And if you want to sample the wines that are being produced today, head to the rustic wine taverns in the old town. Rudesheim port guide Search cruises visiting Rudesheim

Rudesheim photo — Day 6 Apr 10, 2027 Rudesheim 07:30 – 14:00 6.5 hrs ashore In the Upper Middle Rhine Valley – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – the town of Rüdesheim marks the end of several old merchants’ routes. This strategically important point used to be protected by four castles. Picturesque Rüdesheim is known all around the world for its outstanding wines. Make sure you take a walk through the charming little streets of the old town. Drosselgasse, an alleyway with half-timbered facades, is known as ‘The World’s Longest Wine Bar‘ and is reputed to be the most-visited tourist attraction in Germany after Cologne Cathedral. Wine cultivation was already in full swing here in Roman times – learn more about the winegrowers of antiquity and their successors at the Rheingauer Weinmuseum in the Brömserburg, an old castle. And if you want to sample the wines that are being produced today, head to the rustic wine taverns in the old town. Rudesheim port guide Search cruises visiting Rudesheim

Day 6 Apr 10, 2027 Konigswinter Arrives 21:00 The city of Königswinter in North Rhine-Westphalia is located on the eastern bank of the Rhine. The village at the foot of the Siebengebirge has around 41,000 inhabitants. Numerous monuments and museums worth seeing make a visit to the city an unforgettable experience. For example, the Siebengebirgsmuseum provides detailed information about the legendary mountain landscape, which is after all the oldest nature reserve in Germany. In Sea Life, visitors can experience the underwater world up close and the Nibelungenhalle is not only an architectural masterpiece but also houses a reptile zoo. Drachenburg Castle towers high up on the Drachenfels and is one of the landmarks of Königswinter. The imposing structure is reminiscent of a fairytale castle and provides a wonderful view of the region. The Hirschburg is also a historic building in this city. The historic villa is located in a quiet area in the region around the nightingale valley. A kilometer-long tunnel system called Ofenkaulen leads through the middle of the Siebengebirge. The origin of these tunnels is said to go back to the Middle Ages.

Day 7 Apr 11, 2027 Konigswinter Departs 13:00 The city of Königswinter in North Rhine-Westphalia is located on the eastern bank of the Rhine. The village at the foot of the Siebengebirge has around 41,000 inhabitants. Numerous monuments and museums worth seeing make a visit to the city an unforgettable experience. For example, the Siebengebirgsmuseum provides detailed information about the legendary mountain landscape, which is after all the oldest nature reserve in Germany. In Sea Life, visitors can experience the underwater world up close and the Nibelungenhalle is not only an architectural masterpiece but also houses a reptile zoo. Drachenburg Castle towers high up on the Drachenfels and is one of the landmarks of Königswinter. The imposing structure is reminiscent of a fairytale castle and provides a wonderful view of the region. The Hirschburg is also a historic building in this city. The historic villa is located in a quiet area in the region around the nightingale valley. A kilometer-long tunnel system called Ofenkaulen leads through the middle of the Siebengebirge. The origin of these tunnels is said to go back to the Middle Ages.

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 47-day span: $3,495 · range $3,495–$3,495

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

Not available

Oceanview

from $3,675

$525 / night

Fare rows

Double Cabin - Ruby Deck

Cabin grade

Available

from $3,675

$525 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

from $3,495

$499 / night

Fare rows

Double Cabin Aft - Ruby Deck

Cabin grade

Available

from $3,495

$499 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Double Cabin - Diamond Deck

Cabin grade

Available

from $3,975

$567 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Suite

from $4,350

$621 / night

Fare rows

Junior Suite - Ruby Deck

Cabin grade

Available

from $4,350

$621 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Junior Suite - Diamond Deck

Cabin grade

Available

from $4,675

$667 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jun 23, 2026

Prices come from third-party data feeds via VIVA Cruises and may differ from the cruise line's current fare. Confirm the final price before booking. How our pricing works

Price history

30 days

○ = last available date (sold out, or no longer listed). · Price verified 5 days ago.

Cabin grades

Oceanview

Lowest Oceanview $3,675 2BR Double Cabin - Ruby Deck $3,675

Balcony

Lowest Balcony $3,495 2BD Double Cabin - Diamond Deck $3,975 2BHR Double Cabin Aft - Ruby Deck $3,495

Suite

Lowest Suite $4,350 JSD Junior Suite - Diamond Deck $4,675 JSR Junior Suite - Ruby Deck $4,350

Lines step between recorded price changes. Plot up to 6 lines at once.

Show all 11 cabin grades

Cabin grades and pricing
Name	Supplier code	Type
Not listed
Double Cabin - Diamond Deck	2BD	Balcony
Double Cabin Aft - Ruby Deck	2BHR	Balcony
Double Cabin - Ruby Deck	2BR	Oceanview
Double Cabin - Emerald Deck	2BS	Oceanview
Junior Suite - Diamond Deck	JSD	Suite
Junior Suite - Ruby Deck	JSR	Suite
Beyond Suite - Diamond Deck	MSD	Suite
Suite - Diamond Deck	SUD	Suite
Suite - Ruby Deck	SUR	Suite
Unique Suite - Diamond Deck	USD	Suite

Ship

Your ship VIVA TIARA 4★ **152** guests Built **2024** Come on an unforgettable journey with the VIVA TIARA. Freshly renovated in 2020, the four-star cruise ship invites you to spend cozy and relaxing moments on board. The modern and spacious design of the VIVA TIARA will captivate you from the first glance inside. Here you can enjoy your vacation to the fullest. Indulge in gourmet dining in the main Riverside restaurant or VIVA's Bistro, or relax in the whirlpool on deck. Treat yourself to a quiet moment in the sauna or steam room, or challenge yourself and your opponent with a game of chess on the sun deck. The panoramic lounge invites you to enjoy a drink with a beautiful view after an eventful day. Experience unforgettable moments on the VIVA TIARA. On the VIVA TIARA, freshly renovated in 2020, 76 exclusively equipped cabins for 152 guests provide relaxing feel-good moments. The majority of the cabins on the Diamond, Ruby and Emerald decks are 15 m² 2-bed cabins, from which you can enjoy the passing landscape via a French balcony on the Diamond and Ruby decks. On the Ruby and Diamond decks there are two additional 19 m² Junior Suites, which also have a French balcony. The cabins on the Emerald Deck have windows that cannot be opened. All cabins are perfectly equipped with flat-screen TV, included mini-bar, Nespresso® machine, beauty products by RITUALS®, hairdryer, safe, air conditioning, shower and toilet. An elevator connects the lobby with the Diamond Deck, Ruby Deck and the restaurant. On the VIVA TIARA, in addition to the main restaurant Riverside, guests can expect a bistro included in the VIVA All-Inclusive, as well as a wellness area with sauna and steam bath, among other things, and the sun deck with whirlpool and many deck chairs and other seating. VIVA TIARA ship guide Search cruises on VIVA TIARA

Similar cruises

Other sailing dates

Same itinerary, different dates. Prices per person · incl. taxes & fees.

Other available sailing dates
View	From pp	Departs
	from $2,950 $421 / night	Mar 29, 2027Voyage TIAR04
	from $2,950 $421 / night	Apr 12, 2027Voyage TIAR04
	from $3,795 $542 / night	Apr 19, 2027Voyage TIAR04
	from $3,495 $499 / night	Apr 26, 2027Voyage TIAR04
	from $3,495 $499 / night	May 3, 2027Voyage TIAR04

See all 6 sailing dates in search

Compare similar cruises

Europe's Rivers & Castles -Luxembourg to Nuremberg

AmaCerto · Europe · 7 nights

from $3,949

$564 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Jul 1, 2026

Riverside Romance

VIVA TIARA · Europe · 7 nights

from $2,995

$427 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Jul 1, 2026

Legendary Rhine & Moselle

Emerald Xara · Europe · 7 nights

from $8,876

$1,268 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Jul 4, 2026

Rhine Getaway - Basel to Amsterdam

Viking Hlin · Europe · 7 nights

from $3,299

$471 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Jun 28, 2026

Rhine Getaway - Amsterdam to Basel

Viking Kara · Europe · 7 nights

from $3,299

$471 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Jun 28, 2026

Rhine Cruise to Switzerland from Basel

MS Jane Austen · Europe · 7 nights

from $3,199

$457 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Jul 2, 2026

Browse all cruises in search →

from $3,495 pp

Continues on VIVA Cruises's site

See prices